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Gallup: In U.S., Estimate of LGBT Population Rises to 4.5% Rise in LGBT identification mostly among millennialsLGBT identification is lower among older generations5.1% of women identify as LGBT, compared with 3.9% of men WASHINGTON, D.C. — The percentage of American adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) increased to 4.5% in 2017, up Read More…

Important Title IX Info from PFLAG National In light of Monday’s decision by the Supreme Court not to hear Gavin Grimm’s case, I wanted to share with you this especially timely note from retired university president and PFLAG National Board member Chuck Middleton. From the desk of… Charles R. Middleton, Ph.D. Retired University President Why Read More…

PFLAG National Statement: PFLAG National and GLSEN Relaunch #ClaimYourRights Campaign – Everything You Need to Know Today, GLSEN and PFLAG join together to re-launch our #ClaimYourRights Campaign, to help anyone affected by or witnessing anti-transgender discrimination in our schools file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Secretary DeVos Read More…

PFLAG National Statement: URGENT: Rescinding of Trans Guidance for Students We need to share some disturbing news: There is a real possibility that the life-saving Title IX nondiscrimination guidance to protect transgender students might be rescinded. We have neither commented on nor responded to rumors in the past month, but this time it’s different. This Read More…

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“Vermont Leads States in LGBT Identification” Says Gallup Poll WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vermont tops a new ranking of states by the portion of adults in 2015 and 2016 who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) at 5.3%. Massachusetts (4.9%), California (4.9%), Oregon (4.9%) and Nevada (4.8%) round out the top five. 5.3% Read More…

“Resources Following the US Election Results” Blog Post by Evin C. Ziemer To anyone affected by the U.S. election result: We want you to know that you are important and loved. Together, we will not let racism, homophobia, sexism or any form of hate win. If you are hurting, here are some resources – and Read More…

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“Local Families Start PFLAG Chapter” Article in the Capital Gazette The Anne Arundel County and Annapolis chapter of PFLAG, a national nonprofit organization, celebrated its launch at a picnic at Crofton Park on Sunday, August 7, 2016. The group started meeting in May 2016 and obtained its nonprofit status this summer. Read more here: http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-cn-pflag-annearundel-0808-20160807-story.html.

“Dear Megan: A Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self” by Megan Rapinoe for The Bleacher Report Olympian and U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Megan Rapinoe published a touching “Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self” on The Bleacher Report Friday, just 24 hours before her team took the field for their second match of the Olympic Games in Rio. Read More…